Medicine Overview of Cef P Tablet

Uses of Cef P Tablet

Side effects of Cef P Tablet

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Cef P Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Cef P 50mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Cef P Tablet works

Cef p 50mg tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

In Depth Information on Cef P Tablet

Expert advice for Cef P Tablet

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.

Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.

Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Cef p immediately and consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or other unexpected symptoms.

Inform your doctor if there is the previous history of drug allergy.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Warnings

Special precautions for Cef P 50mg Tablet

Alcohol

CAUTION

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

Cef P 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

SAFE

Cef P 50mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation.
Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Avoid prolonged use of Cef P 50mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Cef p is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Cef p. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.

Cef p is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.

Cef p can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.

Cef p is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Cef p in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.

There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Cef p may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Cef p.

Q. Can I take Cef p with azithromycin?

No interactions have been clinically observed between Cef p and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cef p and doxycycline together?

No interactions have been clinically observed between Cef p and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cef p with paracetamol?

No interactions have been clinically observed between Cef p and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cef p with folic acid?

Folic acid can be taken with Cef p as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.